Kootenay/Okanagan·Oliver, British Columbia
Work under the supervision of Classroom Teachers, Inclusive Education Coordinator, and SLP-A.
Assist with school supervision during recess and lunch breaks.
Share information with the student support team to support design of IEPs, learning activities, and transition plans.
Use culturally and ability sensitive, trauma-informed approaches.
Support students with diverse learning needs using adapted strategies/activities.
Carry out work within developed structures and plans and record progress notes from observations and one-to-one experiences.
Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher and/or learning support team.
Document, monitor, and report to teachers on program/strategy implementations.
Implement specific techniques, monitor effectiveness in workplace settings, and report concerns to teacher/administrator.
Be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise.
Be aware of indicators of child abuse and report suspicion to the Ministry of Children and Family Development
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Job Posting</strong></p><p><strong>Educational Assistant</strong></p><p>Osoyoos Indian Band Page </p><p>Date: On-Going</p><p>Educational Assistant </p><p>Contact Person: Julie Shaw Principal: <a></a> or Osoyoos Indian Band Department: Leona Baptiste: <a></a> ; </p><p>Phone: 250-498-3444</p><p>Phone: 250-498-2019</p><p>Company: Senpaq'cin Elementary School </p><p>This position is for a certified Educational Assistant.
It would be beneficial if the candidate also has experience and qualifications in Behavioral Intervention.
Support staff who work at our school are an integral part of the team and will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner when interacting with children, other students, staff and/or parents. </p><p>Support staff recognize the need to encourage independence in students and to be part of a team that implements, supports and nurtures individualized learning goals for students with challenges.
It is expected that all staff respects the confidential nature of information concerning students and will work collaboratively with student support services personnel to the benefit of the children.
The successful candidate for this position must be genuinely committed to helping children who have learning exceptionalities learn to their full potential, be self-motivated by taking initiative and be self-directed within the classroom framework.
Support staff must be aware of indicators of child abuse and their obligation to report suspicion of child abuse to the Ministry of Children and Family Development. </p><p><strong>Basic Responsibilities</strong><strong>: </strong></p><ul><li>Work under the supervision of the Classroom Teachers, Inclusive Education Coordinator and SLP-A</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with children with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities, behavior concerns and other learning difficulties is an asset</li><li>Assist with school supervision during recess and lunch breaks</li><li>Share information with student support team to support design of IEP's, learning activities and transition plans</li><li>Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed</li><li>Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs</li><li>Uses adapted strategies/activities to accommodate individual learner needs/styles</li><li>Carries out work within developed structures and plans and records progress notes from observations and one-to-one experiences </li><li>Reviews/reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher and/or the learning support team</li><li>Documents, monitors, and reports to teachers on program/strategy implementations</li><li>Implements specific techniques and monitors effectiveness of workplace settings and reports concerns to teacher/administrator</li><li>Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise</li></ul>Minimum Qualification Requirements:<ul><li>Has valid BC Driver License (Class 5) or N </li><li>Teaching Assistant Certificate </li><li>Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset</li><li>Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required</li></ul>Location<p>1156 SenPokChin Blvd.
Oliver BC V0H 1T8</p><p>Start Date</p><p>September 7, 2026 </p><p>Workdays & Hours</p><p>Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm</p><p>Term of Employment</p><p>1 year with the option to renew based on student enrollment and job performance</p><p>Pay Rate</p><p>Based on CUPE Pay Grid for SD 53</p><p>Deadline for Application</p><p>Open until filled </p><p>Email </p><p>Send resume, cover letter and references to Leona Baptiste: lbaptiste@oib.ca and Julie Shaw: principal@senpokchin.com</p>
Certified Educational Assistant.
Valid BC Driver License (Class 5) (or N/A as listed) and/or Teaching Assistant Certificate.
Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector.
Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience working in a First Nations community (asset).
Experience and qualifications in Behavioral Intervention (beneficial/asset).
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with children, students, staff, and parents.
Commitment to helping children with learning exceptionalities reach their full potential.
Self-motivated and self-directed within the classroom framework.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
Market context
Educational Assistant roles in British Columbia are often shaped by steady demand in K-12 settings, especially where schools need support for special needs learners and younger students. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for experience, an Education Assistants Certificate preferred, and reliable organizational and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your application to show specific classroom support experience and your ability to follow detailed instructions.